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Is topography important in stream formation?
Ron paul 2012!
What kinds of stream v-shaped valleys?
A stream cutting its channel closer to base level leads to formation of a V-shaped valley.....:-)
What are Gulf Stream rings are caused by?
The Gulf Stream ring is formed when Gulf Stream meanders break off the Stream to create independent circulatory systems. Because of the formation of this ring, the warm tropical water from south of the Gulf Stream can be moved to north of the Gulf Stream.
How doe stream piracy happen?
the headward erosion hat brings about the formation of a river valley is an important factor in a process called stream piracy.
A fan-shaped formation that develops when a stream deposits its sediment at the base of a steep slope is called?
a delta
What is A curve in a river is called?
A meander is a curve or bend in a stream or river.
How do meteorologists predict floods formation?
Hydro-logic condition of the watershed area, current river and stream levels and soil moisture levels is how you can predict floods.
What roles does water play in cave formation?
Chemical weathering, esp. in carbonate rocks, aided to some extent as the conduit develops by mechanical erosion by the stream.
A meander generally characterizes which type of stream steep stream a young stream a narrow stream or a mature stream?
A mature stream.
Has the gulf stream current always been as active as it is today?
No, the gulf stream is a very recent development on a geological time scale. It is largely due to the formation of the isthmus of Panama forming around 3 million years ago. This cut off the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and redirected currents in both oceans.
How are the jet stream and the gulf stream different?
A gulf stream is water ,and a jet stream is air.
What is Stream bed?
A stream bed is the bottom (floor) of the stream.
